Hike from Ossana to Malga Valpiana

The destination of today's hike is the Valpiana, a small, flat valley stretching from the village of Ossana in the Val di Sole to the north-eastern part of the Gruppo della Presanella. We park our car near the S. Vigilius church in the heart of the village and follow the Strada Valpiana until the first bend, where we turn left onto the Sentiero de la Léc.

We enter a dense fir wood, at Rifugio Valpiana, which is also accessible by car, the valley opens up in front of us. Our four-legged friend doesn't miss a refreshing bath in the Foce river. Afterwards, we proceed on the forest road which soon climbs to Malga Piana at 1,311 m a.s.l., a well-known refreshment area where we enjoy a delicious meal, while taking a sunbath and admiring the stunning view. From here, we continue a little further towards the waterfall and the "Sas Pisador" rock climbing wall, before returning on the same forest path.

This easy route, which we began from Ossanna, can be shortened by parking the car at the feed car park at Rifugio Valpiana. This alternative makes it suitable also for children and less trained hikers.

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Author: Giacomo Roccabruna